Fragrance comparison

El-hambra vs Folle De Joie

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 131 ratings analysed

4 wins

El-hambra

Parfumane

4.003 votes

Rank #43,779 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Folle De Joie

Joie

4.31128 votes

Rank #8,766 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

El-hambra takes 4 of 5 categories.

El-hambra
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Folle De Joie
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

El-hambra4/5

Folle De Joie1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: El-hambra
Sillage & projection: El-hambra
Value for money: El-hambra
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): El-hambra
Fragranxe ranking: Folle De Joie

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

El-hambraParfumane

Folle De JoieJoie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%

4.31/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

54%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEl-hambra

SillageEl-hambra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value54

Category winnerEl-hambraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

woody61%

citrus100%

rose88%

white floral77%

fresh65%

woody53%

floral42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both rose, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

RoseCitrusesApple

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumJasmineIris

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineIrisCognac

Base4-6 hrs

Woodsy NotesLeatherSpicy Notes

Category winnerEl-hambraLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer76

Fall19

Winter10

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Casual 44%Work 33%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,779

PerfumerBekir Kantarcı

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerFolle De JoieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

El-hambra by Parfumane opens with a bright splash of tart green apple and sunlit citrus, immediately followed by a dewy red rose that feels crisp rather than sugary. As the top settles on skin, aromatic geranium and powdery iris lend an earthy, herbal green freshness reminiscent of crushed stems in a botanical greenho…

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Joie Folle De Joie opens with a bright burst of sunny citruses that instantly wakes up the senses. Within minutes, the zesty sparkle yields to a delicate heart of fresh rose petals, sweet jasmine, and powdery iris. What keeps this from turning into an ordinary floral bouquet is the boozy splash of cognac tucked into t…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, El-hambra or Folle De Joie?

El-hambra takes 4 of 5 categories. El-hambra is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Folle De Joie is rated 4.31/5 from 128 votes. Choose El-hambra for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Folle De Joie for a citrus and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, El-hambra or Folle De Joie?

El-hambra lasts longest (El-hambra 100/100, Folle De Joie 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, El-hambra or Folle De Joie?

El-hambra projects furthest (El-hambra 75/100, Folle De Joie 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do El-hambra and Folle De Joie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Rose, Citruses, Jasmine and Iris.

Is El-hambra or Folle De Joie better for summer or winter?

El-hambra suits daytime wear; Folle De Joie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in El-hambra and Folle De Joie?

El-hambra has top notes of Rose, Citruses and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Folle De Joie has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Iris and Cognac, a base of Woodsy Notes, Leather and Spicy Notes.